- Compact Fluorescent Lights (CFLs) last up to 10 times longer than traditional bulbs and use only a fraction of the energy, saving you money over their lifespan. (Katie: "Good, cuz I like extra money in my pocket")

- By planting trees, you can reduce home cooling costs by as much as 50% and grow yourself a little shade on a warm summer day. (George & Katie: "Can we got a cold drink with that warm summer day?")

- Turning down your thermostat just 1 degree can cool your heating costs by 3%. (Katie: "So… no more $160 heating bill then in my tiny 1 bedroom apt??")

- Wash your clothes in cold water and save yourself up to $400 a year in bills. (George: "I’m in enough hot water all the time anyways!")

- Paper represents more than 70% of office waste. Print and copy on both sides of the page before taking it to the recycling bin. (George & Katie: "When photocopying your face/butt at work, use both sides of the paper please")

- By purchasing digital music online you can help conserve the oil consumed in transporting CDs to and from the store. (Katie: "Yeah new music is just one click away!")

- Move your thermostat down 2° in winter and up 2° in summer (George: "Is that 2 degrees of separation?")

- Install a programmable thermostat (George & Katie: "Set it and forget it! Less work for you. Something doing the work for you")

- Wrap your water heater in an insulation blanket: You’ll save 1,000 pounds of carbon dioxide a year with this simple action. You can save another 550 pounds per year by setting the thermostat no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. (Katie: "Even your water heater likes a blankie every now and again")

- Use a clothesline instead of a dryer whenever possible: You can save 700 pounds of carbon dioxide when you air dry your clothes for 6 months out of the year. (George: "Nothing like your purple polka dot drawers blowing in the wind!")